Editors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $58,200 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $36,760
90th percentile $95,990
Employed locally 150
National median $75,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,760
    25th
    $42,950
    50th (median)
    $58,200
    75th
    $73,380
    90th
    $95,990

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Editors salary vs area income 86% Median Editors salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Editors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,720
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,220
    New York $98,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,750
    Delaware $91,700

    Nearby metros — Editors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $65,430
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $58,690
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    Graphic Designers $48,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,740
    Interpreters and Translators $49,080
    Producers and Directors $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Editors make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Editors in Tucson, AZ is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.98 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Editors salaries?

    The median Editors salary in Tucson, AZ is 22.7% below the national median of $75,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Editors in Tucson?

    Entry-level Editors (10th percentile) earn around $36,760 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,950.